Zambesi can take the most uncool accessory, spin it around, and give it instant fashion cred — like the black PVC pants and matching trench coat that was sent down the runway. Wearable? Not really. A hit? Definitely!

Similarly, the brand can pull references from everywhere and nowhere, and, filtered through a febrile imagination, they'll always have the shock value of the new.

Set against a moody forest film backdrop, this autumn collection wasn't too concerned with an overarching theme or look: it was about giving us a reason to shop, and there were many arguments here for girls — and boys — to dust off the credit card.

There were chunky oversized knits layered over floaty and wildly printed dresses, standout suiting, tweed jackets with leather sleeves, draped vests with asymmetrical buttons and classic trench coats. The collection had a subtle palette of browns, greens, burgundy and lots and lots of black.

Whether you wear them out shopping with sneakers or to work in sky-high heels, these are investment pieces — sophisticated separates which you can throw on knowing you won't look anything less than effortlessly chic.

Stockists: www.zambesi.co.nz

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